Apotheosis of the Rose Johann Nepomuk Hofzinser and Magic Studio Gard: Stunning piece of visual magic

Effect:

The Performer takes a wooden hand mirror from its case an displays it on both sides. He covers one side with a silk handkerchief and then an image of two red roses appears in the mirror. Now with soft music the performer receipts a poem about life and death while the roses begin to slowly change color from red to white.  Covering the mirror with the handkerchief again the performer apparently removes the roses from the mirror as the image in the mirror once again vanishes.

The Hofzinser Rose mirror is one of the most celebrated effects in magic. It has been reproduced by several manufacturers.  I think the Gard Version is the best of its kind.  To begin with, it is a manual version replicating the Hofzinser Mirror’s workings. It is a large size able to be seen from the largest stage. The shading and greenery surrounding the blossoms  is heated to a high temperature.  This process insures the image will not peel off or deteriorate over time,  Like all quality items, it is built to last. To be biologically accurate, the image of the roses is based on a rose painting by the greatest botanical illustrator of all time  Pierre Joseph Redoute (1759_1840).  The workings are perfectly shaded to give the most accurate slow turn of the color of the roses.   The roses can be turned back to red in the routine if you wish. The case is eloquent as well.  Gard Magic (Czech Republic) did a magnificent job here as is typical with most of their items.  I think this is one of their finest creations.

If you cannot tell I am very high on this version of the Rose Mirror and very happy to present it to you in this auction. It comes with a manuscript of instructions including patter and all details of performance.  At home in the finest of collections. In perfect unused condition.

Estimate $800-1200